Semeru or Mount Sumeru is the highest volcano in Java, with Mahameru peak, 3676 meters above sea level (masl). Crater at the summit of Mount Semeru known Jonggring Saloko. Semeru has a hill dipterocarp forest, dipterocarp forest Upper Montane forest, and forest Ericaceous or mountain forests. The position of this mountain lies between the administration and Lumajang Malang Regency, with its geographical position between 8 ° 06 'S and 120 ° 55' East Longitude.
In 1913 and 1946 Crater Jonggring Saloka have dome with a height of 3744.8 M until the end of November 1973. The south, the dome is to break the edge of the crater caused lava flow leads to the south including the Pronojiwo and Candipuro in Lumajang.
In 1913 and 1946 Crater Jonggring Saloka have dome with a height of 3744.8 M until the end of November 1973. The south, the dome is to break the edge of the crater caused lava flow leads to the south including the Pronojiwo and Candipuro in Lumajang.
According to Javanese belief that ancient book written in Tantu performances from the 15th century, in ancient times the island of Java floating in a vast sea, tossed around and constantly shaking. The Gods decided to tack the island of Java by moving the Mount Meru in India to the island of Java.
Lord Vishnu transformed into a giant tortoise on his back holding the mountain, while Brahma was transformed into a long snake that wraps his body on the mountain and the mountain tortoise so it can be transported safely.
Gods of the mountain laid on top of the first part of the island they encountered, namely in the western part of Java Island. But the weight of the mountain that resulted in the eastern end of the island rose into the air. Then they move to the eastern part of Java island. When taken to the east of Mount Meru, Mount Meru, the scattered pieces create a line of mountains on the island of Java that extends from west to east. However, when the peak Meru moved to the east, the island of Java is still skewed, so the gods decided to cut some of the mountain and place it in the northwest. This fragment formed Pawitra Mountain, which is now known as Mount Pananggungan, and the main part of Mount Meru, the dwelling place of Lord Shiva, now known as Mount Sumeru. At Sang Hyang Shiva came to the island of Java millet saw many trees, so the island is called Java.
Geographical environment of the island of Java and Bali are matched with Hindu religious symbols. In Hinduism there is the belief of Mount Meru, Mount Meru is considered as the home where dwell the gods and as a means of liaison between the earth (human) and Heaven. Many Javanese and Balinese society today still regard the mountain as the abode of the Gods, Hyang, and spirits.
According to the Bali Mount Mahameru believed to be the father of Mount Agung in Bali and respected by the people of Bali. Ceremonial offerings to the gods of Mount Mahameru conducted by the Balinese. However ceremony conducted only once every 8-12 years at the time people just accept the magical voice of the gods of Mount Mahameru. In addition to the offering ceremonies that the Balinese people often come to the Cave Widodaren to receive the holy Tirta.
